thermoprotective
Guards against temperature
Thermoprotective means providing protection against heat or temperature extremes.
The term appears in technical contexts—materials science, biology, and hair care alike.
A thermoprotective spray shields hair from styling tools.
Thermoprotective proteins help organisms survive temperature stress.
The suit's thermoprotective layer prevented burns.
Organisms surviving extreme conditions
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- estivationWarm-season torpor state
Slow to ignite
- fire-retardantResists ignition and burning
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- coverallsOne-piece work garment
- hoodAttached head covering
Reinforced woven strand composite
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- aerogelGas-filled porous solid
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
foam · batts · weatherization · R-value · double-glazing · cladding · jacketing · lagging
Swells from heat exposure
Protective layer against friction
- ablativeRemoving by erosion
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
- firewallNetwork access control system
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
extremophiles
Organisms surviving extreme conditions
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
estivation · cryoprotectant · vasodilation · panting · blubber
flame-resistant
Slow to ignite
- fire-retardantResists ignition and burning
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- coverallsOne-piece work garment
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- aerogelGas-filled porous solid
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
polystyrene · foam · batts · weatherization · R-value · double-glazing · cladding · jacketing · lagging · blown-in
intumescent
Swells from heat exposure
- ablatorSacrificial thermal protection
- aluminaOxide of a light metal
- zirconiaZirconium dioxide compound
tungsten · vitrification · sintering · emissivity · reflectivity
heatshield
Protective layer against friction
- ablativeRemoving by erosion
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
- firewallNetwork access control system
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